This is the most robust of Corsica’s reds, and only exists on the island. Its name, which means “crunchy between the teeth”, refers to its crunchy pulp of…

Cultivated by the Gauls before the Roman invasion, Pinot Noir has always been right at home in Burgundy. It has since been planted in Alsace, Germany and even…

Originating in Provence in the 14th century, this grape variety spread in large quantities to Spain, perhaps because Provence was under Catalan rule. Today, with 7,500 hectares in…

Who would have predicted that a variety that was considered second-rate until the 19th century would have such a promising future? With 190,000 hectares planted worldwide and 100,000…

Best known for the off-dry Roses d’Anjou, Grolleau is now used to produce delicate, fruity red wines and the wines of the Rose de Loire AOC as well…

Originally from Aragon, which dominated the Mediterranean in the Middle Ages, Grenache is one of southern France’s noble grape varieties. As it is susceptible to disease, the windy…

Another name for Gamay is Gamay Beaujolais, which is a clear sign that the variety and the region are inseparable. A full 60% of the world’s Gamay is…

Often blended with Carignan, Cinsaut also has been tagged with a poor reputation, as it was formerly produced in mass quantities. Today, Cinsaut is only planted on 45,000…

Carignan is a variety that has suffered greatly from image problems. As it has naturally high yields, it has long been used for mass produced wines and lower…

Not much needs to be said, as Cabernet Sauvignon has become well known worldwide. It comes primarily from M?doc, where its optimum expression can be obtained by blending…

The shining star of Loire reds, the robust and early-ripening Cabernet Franc does not have much in common with the similarly named Cabernet Sauvignon. In Bordeaux, and Southwestern…